National Farmer's Market Week

Brittany Spieker, Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator Author

08/22/2025 Added

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I’m excited to wish you a happy National Farmer’s Market Week—happening August 3rd-9th!

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[00:00:00.000]Hey, there! I’m Brittany Spieker, your Food, Nutrition, and Health
[00:00:03.000]Extension Educator serving north central Nebraska and I’m excited to
[00:00:07.000]wish you a happy National Farmer’s Market Week - happening August 3rd-9th!
[00:00:12.620]From bakers and canners to ranchers and growers,
[00:00:16.060]your local farmer’s market offers more than just fresh food -
[00:00:18.940]it’s a hub for connection, learning, and community building.
[00:00:23.015]Whether you’re grabbing sweet corn, vine-ripened tomatoes,
[00:00:27.015]farm-raised beef, or homemade baked goods,
[00:00:29.315]you’re supporting the people who help make our towns thrive.
[00:00:33.175]And one of the best ways to support them is by eating with the seasons.
[00:00:37.520]Nebraska summer produce is at its peak - everything from cucumbers,
[00:00:42.200]tomatoes, and zucchini to melons and various berries.
[00:00:46.492]Seasonal eating isn’t just a trend - it’s practical.
[00:00:50.725]In-season produce often tastes better,
[00:00:53.300]costs less, and travels fewer miles to your plate.
[00:00:56.806]And when you buy it at a farmer’s market,
[00:00:59.106]there’s a good chance it was picked within the last 24 hours.
[00:01:02.286]Talk about farm to fork!
[00:01:05.100]So here are a few simple tips to make
[00:01:08.480]this seasonal food even more enjoyable:
[00:01:11.540]Tip #1: Grill it up – Toss zucchini, bell peppers,
[00:01:14.749]or sweet corn on the grill for easy, healthy sides.
[00:01:19.400]Tip #2: Preserve your bounty –
[00:01:22.298]Try your hand at freezing green beans or canning homemade salsa.
[00:01:27.040]Believe me, you’ll thank yourself come wintertime.
[00:01:30.000]Tip #3: Get the kids involved
[00:01:32.560]Let them pick out a new fruit or veggie
[00:01:35.000]at the farmer’s market and help you prepare it at home.
[00:01:37.660]It’s a great way to try new foods and teach healthy habits early on.
[00:01:41.922]Tip #4: Think beyond dinner
[00:01:45.922]Add fresh berries to yogurt for a quick, easy snack, herbs to scrambled
[00:01:49.922]eggs at breakfast, or sliced cucumbers to your water for extra flavor.
[00:01:55.182]If you're not sure how to prepare or
[00:01:58.002]cook something you picked up - don’t worry.
[00:02:00.702]That’s where Nebraska Extension comes in!
[00:02:02.762]Our team offers free, research-based resources on everything
[00:02:06.762]from cooking and meal planning to food preservation and
[00:02:10.402]general nutrition - we’ve got you covered.
[00:02:13.542]Got questions or need help getting started?
[00:02:16.622]I’m so happy to help!
[00:02:18.122]Give me a call - Brittany Spieker - at the Nebraska Extension
[00:02:20.642]office in Brown County at (402) 387-2213.
[00:02:29.822]That’s (402) 387-2213.
[00:02:35.282]Or visit food.unl.edu
[00:02:41.502]- again, that’s food.unl.edu.
[00:02:45.602]So this week, take some time to celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week.
[00:02:49.202]Head out to your local market, meet the folks growing your food, try
[00:02:53.202]something new, and enjoy the best of what north central Nebraska has to offer.

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